greeka guide to kalymnos - greece and greek islands travel
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Kalymnosin Dodecanese
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About KalymnosKalymnos is an attractive island with a population of about 12,000 inhabitants, which are mostlyleaving in the capital and main port, Pothia. Kalymnos is famous for its sponge fishing industryand almost all the old men of the island were one diving for fishing sponges.
Since this industry has fallen because Mediterranean sponges suffered from a viral disease in 1986and a lot of them died, as the economy of the island did.
Kalymnos is also a rising holiday destination due to another fact: its landscape and geology areideal for climbing. This has brought to the island a new kind of active tourism. The rockymountains and interesting caves of Kalymnos are also continually explored. The most famous isthe Cave of the Seven Virgins.
The late tourism has helped a bit the island and its inhabitants, even if many beautiful coasts ofthe island are still uncrowded during high season.
This gives to the island, along with its beautiful landscape and beaches, a particular atmospherethat charms every visitor. Because of the low level of tourism, Kalymnos is still very authentic andits inhabitants are very friendly and hospitable.
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Best Villages in KalymnosPothia Town (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: On the southern side of the island
Description: Pothia is the capital and main port of the island. It is a denselypopulated town that streches around a bay and it is surrounded by wildmountainsides.Sightseeing: Archaeological Museum, Chryssocheria Castle, Church ofSaviour Christ, Folklore Museum, Monastery of Agioi Pantes, Monastery ofAgios Savvas, Rock Climbing, Sea World Museum, Sponge Factory
Best Beaches in KalymnosKantouni (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 5 km north west of Pothia
Description: This is a long beach with soft sand and crystal water. The coastis surrounded by some wild mountains.
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Emporio beachLocation: 24 km north west of Pothia
Description: The calm beach of Emporios has pebbled and sandy spots. Thewater is crystal and few tourist facilities surround the beach.
Massouri (Rating: by Greeka members)Location: 9 km north west of Pothia
Description: Massouri is a tourist resort on the western side of Kalymnos.Picturesque and calm, Massouri is surrounded by high, impressive rocks.
MyrtiesLocation: 8 km north west of Pothia
Description: Myrties is a popular beach resort on Kalymnos. The beach isorganized and has many tourist facilities.
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Best Sightseeing in KalymnosRock ClimbingLocation: Pothia TownThe amazing mountainous and steep landscape of Kalymnos provides a greatopportunity to experience rock climbing. In fact, there is a climbing school onthe island and an International Climbing Festival is regularly held, gainingpopularity over time.
Sponge FactoryLocation: Pothia TownKalymnos had a long tradition in sponge fishing in the past, but today it hasonly few sponge factories in Pothia. There you can get informed on theprocess of collecting and elaborating sponges.
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Sea World MuseumLocation: Pothia TownThis Nautical-Sea World Museum is housed in a building next to the Town Hall.It consists of four rooms and it exhibits items related to sponge fishing,photographs, ship models and folk pieces about traditional life on Kalymnos.
Telendos IslandLocation: Myrties villageThis small island was separated from Kalymnos due to an earthquake in 535A.D. Telendos has a single settlement with 50 inhabitants and a nicelandscape to stroll around. It is connected to Kalymnos by boat from Myrties.
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Monastery of Agios SavvasLocation: Pothia TownThe beautiful church of Agios Savvas is located on top of a hill, 2 km south ofPothia, so it offers amazing view to the town and the port. It is made of stonein the shape of cross and has round domes.
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